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Artist: Khoren Der Harootian
The Scientist
Khoren Der Harootian,
1955
* standing person
* inscription:
He weighed the stars.
* North Terrace Ellen Phillips Samuel Memorial.
Kelly Drive, past Boat House Row.
* 39.974610,-75.191475 [map] [nearby]
* On the Kelly Drive tour
* See also:
+ushistory.org's Samuel Memorial tour page
Meher
Khoren Der Harootian,
1976
* Statue of Meher
* standing,
sitting, and lying
people,
cross,
human bones,
helmets,
weapons,
buildings,
mountains,
plants,
horses,
vulture,
water,
sun
* inscription:
On this day, April 24, 1976, commemorating the 61st
anniversary of the martyrdom of the Armenian nation and celebrating
the bicentennial year of American independence, we Americans of
Armenian heritage in eternal gratitude to God dedicate this monument
to our adopted land of the United States.
Meher - A legendary figure of inspiring power symbolizing the invincible
faith of the Armenian people, the first nation to embrace Christianity
(301 AD).
Keeping Watch over the cultural heritage of Armenia.
Day of Infamy, April 24, 1915 the genocide and martyrdom of the Armenian
Nation.
St. Vartan at the battle of Avarayr (451 AD). History's first defense of
the Christian faith.
Mid the ashes of the martyrs, mother and child look to freedom for
Armenia and all nations.
* South side of Kelly Drive, West of 25th.
* 39.966500,-75.179800 [map] [nearby]
* On the Art Museum Grounds tour
* Exhibits: Religious,
War
